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Hi All,
One of the MX5 clubs is organising another trackday bulk booking at Castle Coombe on the 23rd March. It'll be a full day, probably 20 minute sessions.
As with most coombe organised trackdays, there's free tuition available, all day :)
If they can get 25 people, it works out to be £115 for the day. There's currently 19 of us down as confirmed, so we aren't that far off.
http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/
for circuit info..
Noise limit is 100Db - and they enforce this fairly strictly. I believe they have tailpipe silencers for rent / loan as a few people ended up using them last time.
If you are interested, please reply, we will need a list of definites ASAP :)
The final date for booking and payments will be 16th Feb :)
Confirmed so far:
Jonboy
Jez
Damson Devil
Buffy +1
Cheers,
Jon
Very interested in this - how can I sign up?
One of the guys is doing a 'group buy' direct with CC - so if we get the 25 people, we get a much better price :)
I can put your name on the list - if we get the 25 he'll start asking for payment details, then you send him the money and he pays CC in mid feb...
OK cool - put my name down :)
Just got to get my engine rebuilt now!
Brilliant :) I'm using it as a deadline to fit all my bits too ;)
There's always the evo if the SR's not built :)
R.Sendout
16-01-2007, 13:48
Hmmmmmm......
Tempted:nod:
FullMetalGasket
17-01-2007, 12:23
Do I risk it again :confused:
I'll make sure everything is tested first this time :wack:
Can't comment yet, as I want the car running before I start making plans. But interested at least :)
Jeff & I may be interested in taking the Capri if we can get it through another MOT :smash:
Comedy car ahoy! :D
Woohoo :)
We are at 20 confirmed now, from what I understand, 22 is the cheapy cut off point, so we only need a few more definites :)
Moonhead
18-01-2007, 11:18
will that be £115 for the car- with additional drives be extra? could be interested
good stuff :D Stickying ;)
damson devil
18-01-2007, 11:41
i'm in.. and a scooby owner mate of mine is just checking his work commitments..
as mentioned previous.. whats the price for additional drivers?
Has anyone had any experiance on this track, whats it like for a novice? are there large run-offs?
The Apex trackday at elvington was my first and i did have a couple of excursions outside of the coned area, and am a little worried about armco and tyre walls on a real circuit.
Robbie P
18-01-2007, 12:12
i might be interested in this - funds permitting
Has anyone had any experiance on this track, whats it like for a novice? are there large run-offs?
The Apex trackday at elvington was my first and i did have a couple of excursions outside of the coned area, and am a little worried about armco and tyre walls on a real circuit.
Loads of people do their first track time there at Japfest without any issues. Instructors will be useful :nod: and have you flying round safely in no time :)
Extra drivers are £40 for the day I believe, passengers are free :)
As for run offs - there's a few bits where there isn't a lot, but in general, it's pretty good. Not really any better or worse than any other track.
I believe we've hit 22 confirmed people now, so the £115 price definitely applies :)
Been going to Combe for a few years now,alot better since chicances installed...(very scary and fast before them)
Just be carefull braking for Quarry , as car will go light over brow into braking zone,and no run off!!!!!
Have fun ,you will enjoy it,
I'd love too go, but I won't be in the UK that week :(
I shall be up a mountain :D
I'm possibly going up and down mountains a few weeks before, desperately trying to avoid double booking with this trackday ;)
Put me down as a deffinate with an extra driver in my car also :)
Cool, shall do :)
Just been told they'll need the name of the second driver for when it gets booked :)
Any more want to go on the list? :)
they'll need the name of the second driver for when it gets booked :)
Joseph Priest, at a guess ;)
good try but wrong Pete :wack:
Main Driver : Mike Emery
2nd driver: Anthony Walters
good try but wrong Pete :wack:
Well, I can't be right 100% of the time :wack:
damson devil
27-01-2007, 08:42
so when and how do we pay?
Richy_Boy
30-01-2007, 21:12
Ohh, I might be interested, sounds fun! Are there places still left? Would like a mate to come along in his Prelude...
Rich
There should still be places left. I'll put you down as a maybe Richy - let me know if you become definiate ;)
As for payment - I'll post details up soonish - within the next week or so I guess. You'll need to pay the guy who will then block book it with Castle Coombe :)
Richy_Boy
31-01-2007, 09:35
:thumbs: cheers mate. If it needs paying this month then I can't do it - which might make it easier :D
Rich
Just had word back, final date for confirmations is 16th feb - payments will be taken around then too :)
ckdbrisk
06-02-2007, 13:35
Hey there,
Just me, I'm kinda organising this.. With the help of JonBoy, of course. :Plug:
Just to confirm.. I need certainty by th 19th feb, and will probably take payment in the first/second week in march at the latest. I would obviously prefer before then!
At the moment from you guys I have the following confirmations:-
Jez
(Buffy) Mike Emery + Antony Walters
Damson_Devil
And the following possibles:-
Richy_Boy
Pete_c
MoonHead
RpettaFor
All are welcome. Instructors are free, as are passengers.
damson devil
06-02-2007, 15:03
yup defo in..
ckdbrisk
06-02-2007, 21:16
Also are you guys aware of the noise regs?
Its 100db at 4,500 revs.
Don't want any of you guys disappointed at the track side!
ckdbrisk
07-02-2007, 09:46
There is info on the day at this address:-
http://www.box.net/public/8ix22pcjrq
Its a PDF about the day, safety regs, and a map of how to get there.
The format is 4 sessions an hour with up to 20 cars per session.
Bring £10 cash as a deposit for a helmet if you don't already have one.
We'll probably be on track at about 9(ish) with an hour for lunch at about 12.
It goes through until 5pm, with the possibility of being "open pit" towards the end. If enough people leave! :lol:
Safety briefing happens at 8:30 am, with a wild ride in the Scooby Doo's for the new people. Or for anyone else that wants to go in it.
If you're new to this sort of thing, don't worry. Everyone is polite and should know the rules. If anyone is misbehaving they can be moved to a different group.
Relax. Have a top time. Any questions/concerns/insults, just PM me!
:D
ckdbrisk
07-02-2007, 20:46
I'll also need "Proper Names" so if you could PM me?
Ta!
obsessed
08-02-2007, 20:57
myself and 2 mates are 99.9% up for this as we have just found out the track day at donington we were going to do is now not happening.i will check with them now and post as soon as i know.i will reply no later than tomorrow evening:thumbs:
ckdbrisk
09-02-2007, 13:40
myself and 2 mates are 99.9% up for this as we have just found out the track day at donington we were going to do is now not happening.i will check with them now and post as soon as i know.i will reply no later than tomorrow evening:thumbs:
Huzzah!
Good stuff.
Also, I'm worried about whether your Avatar is Thundercats or Holden?
Either way :thumbs:
obsessed
09-02-2007, 21:16
[QUOTE=ckdbrisk;3040085]Huzzah!
Good stuff.
Also, I'm worried about whether your Avatar is Thundercats or Holden?
its the thundercat logo,i have one on my fuel cap cover:o .one mate cant make the 23rd still waiting for other mate to get back to me.as soon as he has i will report back:thumbs:
damson devil
12-02-2007, 16:39
how do we pay??
obsessed
12-02-2007, 22:02
right i would like to book 2 people,myself (gordon)in a 200sx and mate (kevin)in a 300zx .will you be letting us know how and when to pay:thumbs:
how do we pay??
Charlie will post details when he's ready to collect the money - normally bank transfer / cheque / cash in a brown envelope direct to him :)
conjuring66
15-02-2007, 08:34
is there still places? if so could you put my name down for this
I'm in :)
Call me Captain Slow :D
I'm in :)
Call me Captain Slow :D
That'll be due to all the ikea furniture in the boot ;)
A metrosexual like me needs his Swedish flat packed furniture and his ****ing kakis ;)
ckdbrisk
16-02-2007, 15:01
A metrosexual like me needs his Swedish flat packed furniture and his ****ing kakis ;)
Indeed. Is that a picture of a '5?
Will you be driving a 5 or a 200sx? :confused:
Also, what's your full name?
'his name is paul "if it's raining i'm off to ikea instead" coles'
Yah, it's a 5, which i will be driving and I will be turning up rain or shine :D
ckdbrisk
16-02-2007, 15:51
Yah, it's a 5, which i will be driving and I will be turning up rain or shine :D
Plenty of 5's coming. Some might even say a bunch of 5's.
Ahem.
Anyway, that's all duly noted. Why aren't you Phoenix Five?v:Plug:
According to Charlie on the other forum, final attendance list and payment details will be posted today :)
ckdbrisk
19-02-2007, 18:10
That's right JonBoy!
It's final list day.
See if you made the grade:-
Gareth Rees, Mate
Andrew Wallace, Garfie's Mate
Jon Noble (JonBoy), Nutz
Adam Williams (Egg), Moonies
Jason Wachon(JasMX), Moonies
John Gamston(JohnG), Moonies
Richard Harvey (Richard_Ha), Moonies
Jon Lawes (Sheriff), Moonies
Will Richardson(Y33Trek), Moonies
Charlie Brisker(Ckdbrisk), Moonies/P5
Matt Waddilove (giryan), P5
Piers Coe (pierscoe), P5
Ben "Lanks" Langton, Nutz
Jim Langton
Nick Dougill (NickD), P5
Aran Parnell, Moonies
Neill Pearson (CaliforniaDreamer), Nutz
Rob Venn(RotaxMax), Moonies
Steve Bowen (Steve_b), Nutz
Damson Devil, SXOC
Matt Keane, (Minton), Nutz
Alison Pordum (mintons other half)
Mike Emery (Buffy), SXOC
Anthony Walters (Buffy's co-driver), SXOC
Jez Horsham, SXOC
Kev Wilmington, Moonie
Ian Crabb, Jonboy's Mate
Ian Sheppard (Ian666), Nutz
Joanne Cuff, (Ian666 Co-Driver)
Steve Larcombe, Jazzers Mate
Rob Vann, Mate(JonBoy)
Toni Parfitt (richard_Ha's other half)
Gordon (Obsessed), SXOC
Kev (obsessed's Mate)
Paul Coles (Wallers) SXOC
John "The Sweeney" Sweeney, Moonies
Richard Thorrington (Richey_boy), SXOC
Peter Cotton (Pete C), SXOC
Those of you in bold have either paid or I have your cheques in my grubby little paws.
I am not going to publish my address on the forum for obvious reasons nor my bank details. Please PM me with your choice of payment type. (Not including Metrosexual Favours)
TAAAAAA!
Umm are spectators allowed? and if so at what cost? and if not.. ok :(
I'm trying to convice my brother to do this, as Combe is our local circuit and we haven't driven our own car there yet... unfortunately he doesn't seem very optimistic cos of the cost of our engine rebuild, but we may come along in our pug 306 just to meet a few people as we haven't been able to make any previous meets or events yet.
Is there an absolute dealine for this day, just incase I can convince him to come along?!
FullMetalGasket
19-02-2007, 20:53
Umm are spectators allowed? and if so at what cost? and if not.. ok :(
Spectators are free to most trackdays I've ever been to :thumbs:
Just turn up is the normal order of the day :nod:
Oh good "Jon Lawes (Sheriff)" asked me a few weeks back if I would be interested in going but I couldn't afford it. But it would be a shame on missing out on him spinning ;)
Richy_Boy
20-02-2007, 09:47
Is this closed now or is there still room for little old me (and possibly one mate in his car?)
If it's not too late, put me down please - Richy_Boy - Richard Thorrington :thumbs:
Rich
I think if you can confirm and pay now, you may get away with it - Charlie should be along shortly and confirm :)
Richy_Boy
20-02-2007, 10:14
Ah, I can't pay now.. :( I read the bit about start of March. I've been raped by our Double Glaze window installers this month.
Rich
Richy_Boy
20-02-2007, 10:17
Chaaaaaaaaaarlie... pweeeeeeeeeeeeese? :D
Rich
ckdbrisk
20-02-2007, 13:53
Awww ok. I'll add you in.
And 15th march is the latest date for money..
Confirm your mate as soon as!
Richy_Boy
20-02-2007, 14:07
:thumbs: nice one Charlie, I'll get this paid as soon as I am (end of month) :thumbs:
Rich
Right, if you've confirmed and are def coming, please PM me and I'll give you charlies details so you can pay :)
Can I be a total pain in the arse and get in on this one too? Didn't book earlier because I wasn't sure the car would be ready (or insert other lame excuse here) :D
I can pay straight away :)
Pete C - Peter Cotton.
ckdbrisk
20-02-2007, 16:19
You are now added. PM Jonboy for Details.
You lucky boy!
You are now added. PM Jonboy for Details.
You lucky boy!
Do you mean me or Richy_boy?
I put my full name in the above post :)
Think he means you Pete :)
Any relation to:
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41126000/jpg/_41126069_cotton_203.jpg
;)
Think he means you Pete :)
Any relation to:
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41126000/jpg/_41126069_cotton_203.jpg
;)
You wouldn't believe it but my Dad's Mum was Dorothy Cotton :D
Can you send me payment details please? :)
You wouldn't believe it but my Dad's Mum was Dorothy Cotton :D
Can you send me payment details please? :)
:wack:
PM on it's way :)
:wack:
PM on it's way :)
Paid :)
:) I've just paid too charlie (honest ;) ) :D
Richy_Boy
20-02-2007, 16:37
:thumbs: thanks guys.. this is a quick vid of the last time I did Castle Coombe :D :wack:
http://www.thefozreport.co.uk/movies/spin_ooops.wmv
:rolleyes:
Rich
:thumbs: thanks guys.. this is a quick vid of the last time I did Castle Coombe :D :wack:
http://www.thefozreport.co.uk/movies/spin_ooops.wmv
:rolleyes:
Rich
Can't see the vid at work, was that on Quarry or Camp by any chance? :)
Remind me not to go out on the same sessions as you, someone spun right in front of me at Quarry last year and it was scary :eek:
It's on the chicance just after quarry... Too much right foot, not enough friction ;)
Richy_Boy
20-02-2007, 16:44
naa, don't worry I've studied the art of throttle control since then :D Besides, I span straight off track, across the grass onto a service road - to be greated with another SXOC driver waving at me as he passed :D
Rich
It's on the chicance just after quarry... Too much right foot, not enough friction ;)
Ah yes, I've had some 2nd gear 'moments' there in my old S13, but the open diff saved me :D
I love the bit just after that; hang it to the left and then flat out to the right through Old Paddock :nod:
Just to confirm, we are allowed passengers on this and they are free, yes? :)
The reason I ask is that Combe have started charging for passengers at their Action Days :wack:
AFAIK, passengers are allowed and free, yeah :)
ckdbrisk
21-02-2007, 16:35
Yaha. Free as a bird.
Not like Nelly Furtado. Although she is like a bird.
I've just paid via bank transfer :) WallersCTD is the ref.
AFAIK, passengers are allowed and free, yeah :)
Assuming they have a helmet or can hire one for £10 correct?
Richy_Boy
21-02-2007, 19:57
Sweet, my chick said she'd come along to see what it's all about :wack: God help her, she'll never get in a car with me again.
... actually,not such a bad idea after all :D
Rich
barneyboy
21-02-2007, 20:29
hi, any more room ? would love a good day out cheers in advance.
ckdbrisk
21-02-2007, 23:52
Barneyboy and Karan:-
Yep places still available. I think.
£115 still. PM me full name and the way you want to pay...
ckdbrisk
23-02-2007, 12:22
Updated list:
Gareth Rees, Mate, Golf
Andrew Wallace, Garfie's Mate, Ford Escort MK1 RS2000
Jon Noble (JonBoy), Nutz, mx5
Adam Williams (Egg), Moonies, mx5
Jason Wachon(JasMX), Moonies, mx5
John Gamston(JohnG), Moonies, mx5
Richard Harvey (Richard_Ha), Moonies, mx5
Jon Lawes (Sheriff), Moonies, mx5
Will Richardson(Y33Trek), Moonies, mx5
Charlie Brisker(Ckdbrisk), Moonies/P5, mx5
Matt Waddilove (giryan), P5, mx5
Piers Coe (pierscoe), P5, mx5
Jim Langton + 1, mx5
Nick Dougill (NickD), P5, mx5
Aran Parnell(Aran), Moonies, mx5
Neill Pearson(CaliforniaDreamer), Nutz, mx5
Rob Venn(RotaxMax), Moonies, mx5
Steve Bowen (Steve_b), Nutz, mx5
Thomas Twine (Damson Devil), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Victor Twine (Devil's Advocate), SXOC, N/A
Matt Keane, (Minton), Nutz, mx5
Mike Emery (Buffy), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Anthony Walters (Buffy's co-driver), SXOC, N/A
Jez Horsham, SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Kev Wilmington, Moonie, mx5
Ian Crabb, Jonboy's Mate, Smartcar
Ian Sheppard (Ian666), Nutz, mx5
Joanne Cuff, (Ian666 Co-Driver), N/A
Steve Larcombe, Jazzers Mate, Ford Fiesta
Rob Vann, Mate(JonBoy), Mitsubishi FTO
Toni Parfitt (richard_Ha's other half), N/A
Gordon Mcquillen(Obsessed), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Kev Rowland (obsessed's Mate), Nissan 300zx
Paul Coles (Wallers) SXOC, mx5
John "The Sweeney" Sweeney, Moonies, mx5
Richard Thorrington (Richey_boy), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Peter Cotton (Pete C), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Julian Barnes (BarneyBoy), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Pete Morgan (morgans mx5), NUtz, mx5
Looking good....
Looking good....
It is indeed :nod:
Would be nice, if you have time and can be bothered, to have that list updated with what car people are driving?
Just so we know what to expect :)
e.g. Peter Cotton (Pete C), SXOC, Nissan 200SX (S13, RB25DET)
It is indeed :nod:
Would be nice, if you have time and can be bothered, to have that list updated with what car people are driving?
Just so we know what to expect :)
e.g. Peter Cotton (Pete C), SXOC, Nissan 200SX (S13, RB25DET)
Most of them will be 5's, apart from the SXOC lot, Rob Vann (FTO), Ian Crabbe (Smart or a golf GTI)
Richy_Boy
23-02-2007, 12:53
You just want to show off you have an RB Pete ;) :wave:
I'm going to be running 15psi this time :eek: hold onto your umbrellas!
Rich
ckdbrisk
23-02-2007, 12:55
It is indeed :nod:
Would be nice, if you have time and can be bothered, to have that list updated with what car people are driving?
Just so we know what to expect :)
e.g. Peter Cotton (Pete C), SXOC, Nissan 200SX (S13, RB25DET)
Absolutely! It's a bit ugly, but it's there.
You just want to show off you have an RB Pete ;) :wave:
Yeah I guess - I just tend to think of my car being more like a Skyline these days; it probably weighs as much as one :wack:
Absolutely! It's a bit ugly, but it's there.
:notworthy
Charlie - Wallers has got a 5, not a 200 :)
ckdbrisk
23-02-2007, 13:10
Charlie - Wallers has got a 5, not a 200 :)
D'OH! :censored:
It's on the spreadsheet as a 5! I have changed as appropriate.
:thumbs:
obsessed
25-02-2007, 18:07
mine and kevs payment going in the post tomorrow morning:thumbs:
ckdbrisk
25-02-2007, 18:10
mine and kevs payment going in the post tomorrow morning:thumbs:
Get in! I'll be able to afford that supercharger now...
Oops! was that out loud? ;-)
Cheers!
obsessed
25-02-2007, 23:30
Get in! I'll be able to afford that supercharger now...
Oops! was that out loud? ;-)
Cheers!
:eek: :thumbs:
It sounds like I may be coming to watch as Wallers' support vehicle/wheel carrier - if that helps Paul? :) Is that ok by all? or do i need to pay to get my car in?
Best book the day off.
Si
It sounds like I may be coming to watch as Wallers' support vehicle/wheel carrier - if that helps Paul? :) Is that ok by all? or do i need to pay to get my car in?
Best book the day off.
Si
WHAT? :mad: :mad: :censored: :censored:
;)
Course it's OK mate ;) Don't fancy sticking some of my wheels in the boot as well do you? ;) Entry and spectatorship should be free (50p if you want a passenger ride though) ;)
WHAT? :mad: :mad: :censored: :censored:
;)
Course it's OK mate ;) Don't fancy sticking some of my wheels in the boot as well do you? ;) Entry and spectatorship should be free (50p if you want a passenger ride though) ;)
:p :finger: :D
Of course - where would they need taking from? I imagine i could probably squeeze 2 in the boot, maybe 3 in the back, another 2 if I haven't got a passenegr and take the passenger seat out :)
:p :finger: :D
Of course - where would they need taking from? I imagine i could probably squeeze 2 in the boot, maybe 3 in the back, another 2 if I haven't got a passenegr and take the passenger seat out :)
I should be OK - I've not got any track tyres yet, so will prob be using road tyres for slidey fun ;) Might be useful to stick some tools in your boot while we are out though :D
ckdbrisk
26-02-2007, 11:42
I should be OK - I've not got any track tyres yet, so will prob be using road tyres for slidey fun ;) Might be useful to stick some tools in your boot while we are out though :D
And oil.
And brake pads
and a spare engine, if you have one. You could make a killing in spares!
:whip: :whip:
If you've said you are a definite, get your arse in gear and pay :)
Right - the following people have committed to come, but haven't paid or given a good excuse:
Buffy
Damson Devil
Get your arses into gear and pay ASAP :)
ckdbrisk
01-03-2007, 17:55
Roll call for the unpaid....
Damson Devil, SXOC (who is that masked man?)
Mike Emery (Buffy), SXOC
Anthony Walters (Buffy's co-driver), SXOC
Richard Thorrington (Richey_boy), SXOC
Any q's or owt, PM me!
Roll call for the unpaid....
Damson Devil, SXOC (who is that masked man?)
Mike Emery (Buffy), SXOC
Anthony Walters (Buffy's co-driver), SXOC
Jez Horsham, SXOC
Richard Thorrington (Richey_boy), SXOC
Any q's or owt, PM me!
Richy paid this morning, and Jez is 50/50 as his engine is still in bits and no sign of the parts yet (but I'm trying to convince him to take the other car..)
Buffy and Damson Devil have just got a PM...
ckdbrisk
01-03-2007, 18:03
Richy paid this morning,
Nice one.
damson devil
04-03-2007, 09:51
sorry.. been away for a while.. i will complete this tomorrow if i am not too late..
ckdbrisk
04-03-2007, 21:23
sorry.. been away for a while.. i will complete this tomorrow if i am not too late..
Nah, s'all good. But I really do need a full name, else you won't be on the list.. blah blah... :wack:
I did have a minor panic about whether you were in or not, but good to know that you are!
damson devil
05-03-2007, 11:02
my name is thomas twine and i would like to book a second driver also..
cheers
pm me bank details and i will transfer if thats ok..
damson devil
05-03-2007, 18:02
paid..
It's looking dodgy whether my 200 will be ready for this so I may be in my 309 GTI, I still reckon I can give some MX-5s a run for their money though ;)
Richy_Boy
12-03-2007, 11:59
ohh shame :( oh well, I'd love a poke around your 309 if you take it along :smitten:
Looking forward to this.. I really need to get my arse in gear and service the car, brakes etc :wack:
Rich
Thanks for the reminder, brakes are something I need to sort on the S13, must order some new discs...
It's looking dodgy whether my 200 will be ready for this so I may be in my 309 GTI, I still reckon I can give some MX-5s a run for their money though ;)
Oooh - handbags at dawn ;)
Wallers has lurid wheels now, I've got one of those +50BHP ebay resistors, and a few of the other MX5's are FI, so you may be surprised ;)
It's looking dodgy whether my 200 will be ready for this so I may be in my 309 GTI, I still reckon I can give some MX-5s a run for their money though ;)
Jacko was trying to convince me that having a random beam of metal for rear suspension was good. I just thought it was a step up from pram style leaf springs ;)
(in all seriousness, I'm sure a 205 or 309 GTI would out handle me ;) even if I wasn't captain slow)
Oooh - handbags at dawn ;)
Wallers has lurid wheels now, I've got one of those +50BHP ebay resistors, and a few of the other MX5's are FI, so you may be surprised ;)
We all know lurid wheels are cool and add around 15 BHP, even if people did look like this :hurl: occasionally.
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/Si/IMG_0994-small.jpg
I'm really looking forward to this now. Please be dry so the lurid wheels can come out :nod:
I just need to buy some front brake pads. I'm also going to have some tuition this time around :nod:
Oooh - handbags at dawn ;)
Wallers has lurid wheels now, I've got one of those +50BHP ebay resistors, and a few of the other MX5's are FI, so you may be surprised ;)
Well my 309 has nasty chrome trim strips and a wood-rimmed steering wheel as standard :wack:
I have no illusions about being faster than a forced induction car, I just thought a standard 5 and the 309 should be a fairly even match :)
And I know I won't be faster than you Jon, 'cos you're a nutter :wack:
Well my 309 has nasty chrome trim strips and a wood-rimmed steering wheel as standard :wack:
I have no illusions about being faster than a forced induction car, I just thought a standard 5 and the 309 should be a fairly even match :)
And I know I won't be faster than you Jon, 'cos you're a nutter :wack:
ph34r the wood rimmed wheel! :eek:
I'm not a nutter. I just like to push the car a bit at haynes :D
ph34r the wood rimmed wheel! :eek:
I'm not a nutter. I just like to push the car a bit at haynes :D
I had to google ph34r to find out what it meant :wack:
Buffy and Damson Devil have just got a PM...
Sorry for the delay but I've been without net access. I believe bigtone (Anthony Walters) has sent a cheque to cover the cost of both myself and him (sharing my car).
No worries Buffy - it should all be sorted now :)
ckdbrisk
14-03-2007, 21:48
Updated list:
Gareth Rees, Mate, Golf
Andrew Wallace, Garfie's Mate, Ford Escort MK1 RS2000
Jon Noble (JonBoy), Nutz, mx5
Adam Williams (Egg), Moonies, mx5
Jason Wachon(JasMX), Moonies, mx5
John Gamston(JohnG), Moonies, mx5
Richard Harvey (Richard_Ha), Moonies, mx5
Jon Lawes (Sheriff), Moonies, mx5
Will Richardson(Y33Trek), Moonies, mx5
Charlie Brisker(Ckdbrisk), Moonies/P5, mx5
Matt Waddilove (giryan), P5, mx5
Piers Coe (pierscoe), P5, mx5
Jim Langton + 1, mx5
Nick Dougill (NickD), P5, mx5
Aran Parnell(Aran), Moonies, mx5
Neill Pearson(CaliforniaDreamer), Nutz, mx5
Rob Venn(RotaxMax), Moonies, mx5
Steve Bowen (Steve_b), Nutz, mx5
Thomas Twine (Damson Devil), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Victor Twine (Devil's Advocate), SXOC, N/A
Matt Keane, (Minton), Nutz, mx5
Mike Emery (Buffy), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Anthony Walters (Buffy's co-driver), SXOC, N/A
Jez Horsham, SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Kev Wilmington, Moonie, mx5
Ian Crabb, Jonboy's Mate, Smartcar
Ian Sheppard (Ian666), Nutz, mx5
Joanne Cuff, (Ian666 Co-Driver), N/A
Steve Larcombe, Jazzers Mate, Ford Fiesta
Rob Vann, Mate(JonBoy), Mitsubishi FTO
Toni Parfitt (richard_Ha's other half), N/A
Gordon Mcquillen(Obsessed), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Kev Rowland (obsessed's Mate), Nissan 300zx
Paul Coles (Wallers) SXOC, mx5
John "The Sweeney" Sweeney, Moonies, mx5
Richard Thorrington (Richey_boy), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Peter Cotton (Pete C), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Julian Barnes (BarneyBoy), SXOC, Nissan 200sx
Pete Morgan (morgans mx5), NUtz, mx5
We're only missing Jez. And TBH I think he's not coming. Unless Jonboy can tell me something I don't know :thumbs:
We're only missing Jez. And TBH I think he's not coming. Unless Jonboy can tell me something I don't know :thumbs:
He's still waiting for engine bits at the moment, so it's pretty safe to say he won't make it :(
We're only missing Jez. And TBH I think he's not coming. Unless Jonboy can tell me something I don't know :thumbs:
On Monday his engine was in bits, in a box, waiting to be sent to the machine shop.
Somehow I think he's not coming either :wack:
Richy_Boy
14-03-2007, 22:33
He's got a whole week yet... :rolleyes: Lazy git!
:D
Rich
On Monday his engine was in bits, in a box, waiting to be sent to the machine shop.
Somehow I think he's not coming either :wack:
Bits of it were strewn around the workshop today ;)
He's still waiting for engine bits at the moment, so it's pretty safe to say he won't make it :(
tell the big :ghey: to use his evo
Sorry I can't make the trackday :(
I might pop over to say hello at some point, I don't want to take my Evo on track as its my daily car and if it breaks or I stuff it into the tyres I'll be screwed.
Sorry :(
But Jez, Evos have unlimited grip! :D :smash:
ckdbrisk
15-03-2007, 16:38
I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but unless you call them separately and pay the full whack, I'm afraid it's too late Jez. Be good to see you there anyway, keep the WaG's company...
You little minx...
FullMetalGasket
15-03-2007, 17:28
What is normal price then for this? :)
I'll be getting set up very soon and may yet come along, may even have company too that I'll be trying to instruct :D
Any idea how much room is left too?
£160 or something close to that....
Young lady with an MX5 perhaps? ;)
FullMetalGasket
15-03-2007, 18:11
I don't know what you're talking about.....
:o
ckdbrisk
17-03-2007, 18:35
What is normal price then for this? :)
I'll be getting set up very soon and may yet come along, may even have company too that I'll be trying to instruct :D
Any idea how much room is left too?
Check out the website:-
Castle Combe Track Day Page (http://www.goliathres.com/v4/res_web_directory.asp?supplierCode=cst100&cat1=9&activityId=23)
But I think they are full... :mad:
Ring and see.
FullMetalGasket
18-03-2007, 10:05
I've checked the webby since I realised you lot were simply invading a public session :D
Unfortunatly I hadn't noticed quite how soon the day in question was:whip:
I'm unlikely to get the day off, plus I still have to book the RR to get my Carb's setup.... :(
Nevermind, always next time :thumbs:
what do we need to bring with us (paper work and stuff)
anyone bringing tools
what do we need to bring with us (paper work and stuff)
anyone bringing tools
Driving licences is it I think.. I'll prob have some sockets and spanners etc, maybe a jack...
Driving licences is it I think.. I'll prob have some sockets and spanners etc, maybe a jack...
:thumbs:
I will be bringing a load of tools also..defo a jack..think we'll be changing a few tyres on the day....
damson devil
18-03-2007, 22:25
anyone want to take my place.. i dont thik i will be able to come now.. car is not working..
ckdbrisk
19-03-2007, 00:03
anyone want to take my place.. i dont thik i will be able to come now.. car is not working..
Sorry to hear that!
You must be :mad: as hell.
If anyone does take your place, let me know, as I'll have to tell 'em at the combe.
But surely you can get it fixed (we have the technology etc etc)
...wheras mine is now working *touchwood* :D
Just got to bed the brakes in and hope nothing else goes wrong :wack:
Will there be a "first to go home on a tow truck" award on the day? :smash:
Mine's on the edge of overheating on the road, let alone on a track :(
5 minute sessions for me! ;)
Mine's on the edge of overheating on the road, let alone on a track :(
5 minute sessions for me! ;)
Me too probably, I've heard that RBs overheat easily doing track work.
Heater on full blast and thinnest clothing I can find methinks! :smash:
Me too probably, I've heard that RBs overheat easily doing track work.
Heater on full blast and thinnest clothing I can find methinks! :smash:
At least I can have the roof down... Even if it's snowing :)
May have a bodged in oil cooler by then, and I'm trying to get the undertray bodged back on as apparently it helps the mazda cooling a lot...
A trip to B&Q is in order at lunch for cable ties and assorted bolts and washers :D
Richy_Boy
19-03-2007, 09:55
Chaps, any chance I can scave a lap or two from you on Friday? Both your cars sound awesome :nod: Good to hear the RB is back on track :nod:
Rich
Who are you talking to? Richy? Me and Pete?
If we are in different sessions, you are welcome to a passenger ride mate :)
It better not be raining, Wallers won't be able to fit in his car :D
Richy_Boy
19-03-2007, 10:14
Who are you talking to? Richy? Me and Pete?
If we are in different sessions, you are welcome to a passenger ride mate :)
Yes sorry :rolleyes: I should of been a touch more specific :D Don't even say the 'R' word! I've never been on a wet track day, so it's probably not the best to introduce my Mrs to it all :wack:
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=43653&d=1174299432
Looks a bit windy...!
It better not be raining, Wallers won't be able to fit in his car :D
Too bloody right!
Hopefully I won't be in the same session as I want a run out with Jon and to be able to take some pictures of people I know (well, said hello to once or twice ;) )
Chaps, any chance I can scave a lap or two from you on Friday? Both your cars sound awesome :nod: Good to hear the RB is back on track :nod:
Rich
Looks like I might have 3 mates coming with me now ( :wack: ) who will want passenger rides, but will try and fit a couple of other people in too - you're first in the queue if you want Richy :)
FullMetalGasket
19-03-2007, 11:50
If I can get the RR date for Friday then I'll pop across and see you guys - The garage has it's own side gate leading directly to the paddock :thumbs:
Otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to turn up :(
is it open pit or 20mins sesh
ckdbrisk
19-03-2007, 16:53
is it open pit or 20mins sesh
15 mins sesh I think.
Richy_Boy
19-03-2007, 16:54
I thought they said earlier they were 20 minute sessions, moving to open pit if the numbers stop off in the evening.
Rich
CCC website doesn't specify length of the sessions, but does state no more than 20 vehicles at once, so should be better than Japfest and especially the Action Days :nod:
ckdbrisk
19-03-2007, 17:07
CCC website doesn't specify length of the sessions, but does state no more than 20 vehicles at once, so should be better than Japfest and especially the Action Days :nod:
Last time it was 4 rows of 20. So it may be 15mins. Fingers crossed.
hay how many of u r going 2 the trackday at castle combe then?? im going:D
Cooling problems seem to be solved - put the undertray back on last night (with gaffa tape and cable ties :D ) and a scoopy bit to pull more air into the rad and the oil temps have dropped by 10degC! :eek:
Jobs for tonight are stopping the exhaust from hitting the subframe, putting the harnesses back in, and swapping back to decent tyres - I keep lighting the back tyres up in second :D
FullMetalGasket
20-03-2007, 10:01
I won't be seeing you :(
The garage are having a new RR put in so won't be running till mid April :rant:
I'll have to find someone else now :annoyed:
ckdbrisk
20-03-2007, 10:02
hay how many of u r going 2 the trackday at castle combe then?? im going:D
About 10 from the SXOC.
I'm still having braking issues - contemplating whether to bring the car anyway and risk mullering some brand new discs and pads or to give in and bring the Peugeot :(
didnt know the sxoc had so many girly girl :ghey: boys
:wave:
didnt know the sxoc had so many girly girl :ghey: boys
Some of us like cars that go round corners Tone, not just fast in a straight line for 12 or so seconds * ... :ghey:
* or being pushed round Norris' workshop for 9 months :wave:
Some of us like cars that go round corners Tone, not just fast in a straight line for 12 or so seconds * ... :ghey:
* or being pushed round Norris' workshop for 9 months :wave:
oh it will go around corners (how well I have no idea)
and for your information its 12 months not 9
:p :D
ps what time do we need to be at the track?
Briefing is at 8.30am sharp. Fry ups in the cafe start before that :D
http://www.box.net/public/8ix22pcjrq for a PDF of the full details - what you need to bring etc
Briefing is at 8.30am sharp. Fry ups in the cafe start before that :D
http://www.box.net/public/8ix22pcjrq for a PDF of the full details - what you need to bring etc
:thumbs:
see you there
FullMetalGasket
20-03-2007, 18:13
So which of your cars are you bringing then Tone? :p
So which of your cars are you bringing then Tone? :p
the Navara :p
FullMetalGasket
20-03-2007, 18:30
Big :ghey: 4X4 then ;)
Trying to make up for something lacking :D :p
Big :ghey: 4X4 then ;)
Trying to make up for something lacking :D :p
nope..just for towing the 13 back to ND's :p
Me and Tone are using my shopping car :thumbs:
If it breaks it won't be going to ND :no:
Me and Tone are using my shopping car :thumbs:
If it breaks it won't be going to ND :no:
I was talking about mine :nod:
yours will go to Stealth Performance :thumbs:
Briefing is at 8.30am sharp. Fry ups in the cafe start before that :D
That sounds like the way to start the day - I'll be there for a fry-up :D
Richy_Boy
21-03-2007, 13:14
Briefing is at 8.30am sharp. Fry ups in the cafe start before that :D
http://www.box.net/public/8ix22pcjrq for a PDF of the full details - what you need to bring etc
ahh shite. I need to drop my son off at 8am at nursury in the morning :annoyed: didn't think of sign on times.
Can I turn up a bit later on, probably 8:45 > 9am? I'm only in Reading so it shouldn't take that long.
:furious:
Rich
That sounds like the way to start the day - I'll be there for a fry-up :D
I'd love too as well, but I think that's a 5:30am start. I'm not sure how my wheel carrying buddy will take to that :wack:
I'd love too as well, but I think that's a 5:30am start. I'm not sure how my wheel carrying buddy will take to that :wack:
Ah, the advantages of living 20 mins from the circuit ;)
I'd love too as well, but I think that's a 5:30am start. I'm not sure how my wheel carrying buddy will take to that :wack:
oh fcuknuts :wack:
Day off my balls :indiff: :wack:
Save me a seat wallers, you won't nee your wheels til like, half 10, right?
oh fcuknuts :wack:
Day off my balls :indiff: :wack:
Save me a seat wallers, you won't nee your wheels til like, half 10, right?
Pfft what do you have to do all day? eh? Sure you have to drive for two and a half hours down one of the best roads in the area. Then swan around smoozing, then being chauffeured around a race tack in various cars (after asking nicely for a lift). Pffft it's alright for some! eh! eh! Life of riley hey!
What about me, eh! I have to *drive* around all day! I hate driving all day, it's so tiring! ahem :wack:
Right - there's another ticket going for this as someone's had to drop out...
Priced at £60 I'm expecting it to go very very quickly....
PM me if you are interested......
PS. If you are turning up late, it may be a good idea to call the circuit and check with them - so they know to do another briefing for all the lazy &^%.... sorry - latecomers..
;)
Weather's not looking good for tomorrow if it carries on like this :(
Weather's not looking good for tomorrow if it carries on like this :(
the permenantly lying bbc website claims cloudy with outbreaks of sun - it's all good :)
good for me to have a kip in the car that is.
Fully stripped of all seats except the drivers so i can easily fit Paul's wheels in, plus has the advantage that i reckon i could get an air bed in there for a crafty snooze....
Richy_Boy
22-03-2007, 11:35
Phoned up Castle Combe and they said they'd run another briefing about 9 > 9:30 for me and anyone else who turns up a touch late.
:thumbs:
Rich
the permenantyl lying bbc website claims cloudy with outbreaks of sun - it's all good :)
Fingers crossed then - I'll be driving like my old man if it is wet :wack:
Fingers crossed then - I'll be driving like my old man if it is wet :wack:
The snow here is just about melting.....
I may be driving gently if it's wet - may put the 14's back on as I know they are good in the wet compared to the JDM Tyte Dunlop ditchfinders on the 15s.. Depends if I can be arsed to go out and jack the car up in the snow :wack:
I'm on Falkens front and some unknown brand on the rear, was hoping to kill them tomorrow so I could replace them with something decent :wack:
Likewise with the dunlops :D
Will take an uneducated guess later on this afternoon based on as many intarweb weather sites as I can find :D
As promised....
BBC - Sunny Intervals
weather.com - Showers
Sky - Fairly Cloudy throughout tomorrow.
Accuweather.com - Cloudy with Sunny intervals, no rain.
Met Office - Cloudy AM, Sunny intervals PM.
Weatheronline.co.uk - Cloudy
So - general feeling is it's going to be cloudy, slight chance of rain. Which probably means it will piss it down all day again ;)
I should be coming along some time to have a look :D all depending on how early I can leave work, I'm aiming for 10am - 12ish..
What's the deal with passengers? do they have to attend a brief or just sign a disclaimer? and can the disclaimer be signed at any time in the day?
I'm hopefully going to get a ride with one of the MX5 lot so borrowed a helmet and got a camera to take photos of you lot...
sliding in the wet.. :(
Wee'd it down last time I was at CC too going to bring lots of waterproofs I think...
Richy_Boy
22-03-2007, 17:36
Well, car cleared and ARBs sorted... all seems well for now. I'll see you guys ~9 > 9:30 all going well.
Is there somewhere in CC where I can ditch some tools? I'm bring a few bits 'just in case' ;)
My poor gf was shitting her load just trying on a helmet today :D Let just hope it doesn't rain :eek: :D
Rich
Sliding is fun anyway ;) Last time at combe some of the mx5 lot were having a 'see who can hold the drift longest down the main straight' competition... :D
Well, car cleared and ARBs sorted... all seems well for now. I'll see you guys ~9 > 9:30 all going well.
Is there somewhere in CC where I can ditch some tools? I'm bring a few bits 'just in case' ;)
My poor gf was shitting her load just trying on a helmet today :D Let just hope it doesn't rain :eek: :D
Rich
Mids Si is coming down with me in his own car. He may well have some room. I'm still yet to have anything stolen at a trackday though :) (way to tempt fate).
All being well, I'll take some photo's as well. If I'd remembered, I'd of asked Coombe for media access as I have the insurance. I can't really do it now, as I don't have a printer. So you will all have to put up with slightly higher angle photos :)
Well, car cleared and ARBs sorted... all seems well for now. I'll see you guys ~9 > 9:30 all going well.
Is there somewhere in CC where I can ditch some tools? I'm bring a few bits 'just in case' ;)
My poor gf was shitting her load just trying on a helmet today :D Let just hope it doesn't rain :eek: :D
Rich
As official 'Team Wallers' support vehicle i'm sure i can find space for tools :) I've got a socket set, torque wrench, breaker bar, trolley jack, and some bits and bobs, so you prob won't need that much. I'm happy to lend as long as i get them back :)
Car will have 4 wheels and the above stuff in the boot, but other than that, and a drivers seat (all others are in my loft for the day) I shall have room a plenty :)
Re. Cameras: Are we allowed them in the circuit? there's not some daft rule is there?
Rich - Just come find me and i'll take your stuff - I've got a black w reg 14a, currently rollin' on 16's, standard style y0 :wack:
Re. Cameras: Are we allowed them in the circuit? there's not some daft rule is there?
No daft rules :)
Reminder for everyone because there's always a few who forget: you must have your arms and legs completely covered, that means no t-shirts!
You don't want to end up wearing your thickest wooly jumper all day that you brought in case it got really cold :wack:
Massive thanks to Charlie for organising a great day :)
I didn't do the full day - my starter solenoid wire came off while I was at lunch (:wack:) - so I spent most of the afternoon sorting that, by the time the car was running again I was fed up with it and didn't want to tempt fate ;)
Massive thanks to Charlie for organising a great day :)
Hear hear - I had a fantastic time, the car behaved faultlessly apart from a boost hose blowing off a couple of times meaning I lost some sessions :smash:
Thanks to Buffy and Bigtone, the mobile 200SX repair squad for sorting it out for me! :D
Thanks again Charlie, I've not been to one of those days before, but I really liked the format :)
Massive thanks to Charlie for organising a great day :)
Aye agreed, Awesome day :D Loved every minute of it :D I loved Toyo Proxes R888 :smitten:
My highlights were Si shouting "Owned" at various cars. My favorites being, following the red Exige for about 15 mins, anihilating him in the corners but them being killed on the straights, yes he did have an instructor, who app. kept telling him he was braking too early and going to slow :wack: I didn't even mind that he didn't move over for me. The Silver R33 GTR, he powered past me, but then I kept being slowed in the corners for a couple of laps. Until the really quick MX5s came around :wack:
I didn't love some of the MX5 drivers etiquette. I also didn't love what we saw at Quarry. An Evo 9 FQ with the front drivers side mashed, then a Cobra with a mashed rear quarter. Worse followed. A really nice looking R32 GTR going about 30mph span on the huge trail of fluids left by the Evo and hit the wall :cry:
I didn't love some of the MX5 drivers etiquette. I also didn't love what we saw at Quarry. An Evo 9 FQ with the front drivers side mashed, then a Cobra with a mashed rear quarter. Worse followed. A really nice looking R32 GTR going about 30mph span on the huge trail of fluids left by the Evo and hit the wall :cry:
Aye - seconded on some of the driving - Just been watching some of the footage, and there's definitely a few iffy overtake on corners cutting across the path of the car in front type moves :(
Had a good time too :D I arrived just after lunch so must have missed some stuff (including a yellow S14 I saw some pics of)
It was a bit slow to start with with the Evo/Cobra/Skyline problem :( what's the official story on that accident?
I heard the Cobra got in a bit of trouble then the Evo following hit the back and caused them both to come off and then the Skyline following slipped on the Evos guts.
Sucks :(
Liked the sound of the Merc Kompressor thing which just sounded liek a monster.. but only after it has passed?
Oh and the red Audi turbo I want lots :wack:
My ride in one of the MX5's was interesting.. I didn't imagine it being quite so fast :P it reminded me of karting at Thruxton and made me think that there was no way on earth I would be able to take my S13 at the same speed unless I do some serious brake/handling upgrades.
I would liek to see some of the footage that was taken :P
I took a bunch of photos mostly of the MX5s and the few 200's, some are ok, some are a bit blurry tbh but it's not my camera and I didn't have anythign as nice as a tripod :)
Will post them up once i've sorted them out..
Rotaxmax125
23-03-2007, 19:39
After having a chat with the guy in the Evo, he said that the cobra came out of the pits at about 60 pulled across on to the racing line in front of him, he tried to avoid him but couldnt. Looking at the Evo it is fixable new wing, bonnet, bumper and oil cooler
barneyboy
23-03-2007, 19:42
mine was the yellow s14, the brakes were playing up and kept getting to hot i did not have time to fit bigger brakes, as you know the standard ones aren't very good so went home after lunch , but really enjoyed the morning, i have never been on the track before and i have only just finnished building the car so did not know it very well and they put me in an experienced group with the fastest cars including that psychotic audi oh and the gt3rs porche which could not loose me on the straights, but he could brake alot later due to his ceramic brakes, are there any pictures of the day,cheers.
Got my pics up finally:
http://www.0to60.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1
As I said they aren't great *insert excuses here*
http://www.0to60.org/gallery/albums/uploads/normal_DSCF4168_(Large).JPG
I need to learn how to take photos of cars doing 80mph+ without them looking like they have parked..
After having a chat with the guy in the Evo, he said that the cobra came out of the pits at about 60 pulled across on to the racing line in front of him, he tried to avoid him but couldnt. Looking at the Evo it is fixable new wing, bonnet, bumper and oil cooler
That's so awful :(
mine was the yellow s14, the brakes were playing up and kept getting to hot i did not have time to fit bigger brakes, as you know the standard ones aren't very good so went home after lunch , but really enjoyed the morning, i have never been on the track before and i have only just finnished building the car so did not know it very well and they put me in an experienced group with the fastest cars including that psychotic audi oh and the gt3rs porche which could not loose me on the straights, but he could brake alot later due to his ceramic brakes, are there any pictures of the day,cheers.
I thought your car looked ace, I really like Yellow 14as. I don't think I like the stripy rear lights though, but then you can't have everything ;)
After having a chat with the guy in the Evo, he said that the cobra came out of the pits at about 60 pulled across on to the racing line in front of him, he tried to avoid him but couldnt. Looking at the Evo it is fixable new wing, bonnet, bumper and oil cooler
Oh and that really really sucks... Why was the Evo on the track before the Cobra? If I am understanding correctly..
I noticed a couple of cars leaving the pits and cutting a bit close in front of the cars already coming round the bend.
I didn't go too close to look at the Evo I thought i'd leave the guy to cry in a corner or something without me making "oooh tsss" noises but like you say it did look repairable from where I was standing as did the Cobra which looked almost untouched tbh.
The Skyline however looked a bit bad front end was probably mostly cosmetic though but I think I saw damage on the rear 1/4 too.
mine was the yellow s14
Saw some pics in the photographers bit and it looked quite sexy wish I had got to have a better look :)
Richy_Boy
23-03-2007, 20:36
:thumbs:
Had a great day, even my partner enjoyed it and broke her track 'virginity' (go on, snigger).
The whole cobra thing... apparently the Evo driver was driving like a knob-jockey and clipped the cobra at 120mph+. That poor [lovely] AC cobra was on track for a whole 30 seconds - if that :( I didn't hear the cobra owners side of things, but the Evo guy was telling everyone the guy pulled in front of him.
I have a hoot of a time and finally got my car handling 'exactly' the way I wanted it to (i.e. very netrual). May I just say MY BRAKES ARE F&*KING SHOT! :cry: Dunno what I've done to them, but they were giving my brake wobble from the very first corner. It got so bad on 'hot' laps what I could hear the disc hitting the caliper :eek: :ghey:
I'll pull it all apart tomorrow and investigate, but it almost sounds like they have a hairline crack in them.. and look glazed as arse.
DS2500 1 <-> Brembo M3 discs 0
I found driver ettequate to be excellent from the MX5 boys (and others).
I didn't enjoy the sessons thing at all.. open pit for me in future I think. I like to be able to go out when I want and stop and have a pee / bite to eat without worrying how long I have until I'm back on track.
Thanks for organising it guys :nod: :thumbs:
I have plenty of footage, but unfortunalty NOT for the one 'hot' lap I did when I ditched my Mrs to the pit lane for a session :wack: It's amazing what loosing a couple of stone can do to a car :nod: :D
Rich
ps. I NOW need new brakes and more grip!
barneyboy
23-03-2007, 20:37
the rear lights aren't permanent i had a moment of madness i had some paint left over and i was bored a recipe for disater lol, i will flat them back down and make them normal again hopfully,cheers.
one 'hot' lap I did when I ditched my Mrs to the pit lane for a session :wack: It's amazing what loosing a couple of stone can do to a car :nod: :D
Have you told her this? :wack:
Speaking of the footage what are people going to do with their footage? keep it to yourself and deny all knowledge? or shove in on YouTube or lots better imo share a decent quality vid :P
Other times I have been to track days etc people have been really crap in sharing the footage afterwards and nobody else has ever seen it :(
Oh and I REALLY liked the sound of your car what exhaust system do you have or anything else which makes it sound so er.. thuddy?
I like this one of me the best :D
http://www.0to60.org/gallery/albums/uploads/normal_DSCF4225_%28Large%29.JPG
Here are some pictures, these are thanks to Dave at Castle Coombe for letting me and Si go trackside, as long as we stayed behind the armco! :wack:
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1494.jpg
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1613.jpg
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1621.jpg
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1629.jpg
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1631.jpg
This thing rocked! Lap after lap it would spit flames on the overrun in the same spot :D
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1926-1.jpg
Sorry these are big, I'll change them tomorrow and fix the funky colours on 1736 :wack:
Pretty sure that mist is the spray of Skyline destruction :(
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1731.jpg
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1735.jpg
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1736.jpg
I have more, but I'm sleepy and off to bed! heh
Richy_Boy
23-03-2007, 21:19
Wallers you stud muffin... what a great picture! God I really have the trackday bug now :cry:
http://www.fujisawapower.com/images/Mar07/small/IMG_1621.jpg
:nod:
Have you told her this? :wack:
Oh and I REALLY liked the sound of your car what exhaust system do you have or anything else which makes it sound so er.. thuddy?
Nooo, of course I didn't :wack: "oh I missed you sweetie, please come in the car for the next session" :ghey: Did you mean MY exhaust? (I'm assuming not as it's a :ghey: 86dB'er) It was probably my brakes your heard going 'thud thud' :cry:
Rich
ps. that Audi was AWESOME! :nod:
I like this one of me the best :D
http://www.0to60.org/gallery/albums/uploads/normal_DSCF4225_%28Large%29.JPG
Lol yea.. I tried a couple of times but kept missing it, stupid slow camera..
Did you mean MY exhaust? (I'm assuming not as it's a :ghey: 86dB'er) It was probably my brakes your heard going 'thud thud'
Yes your exhaust assuming it was you who had 'Richy Boy' on the rear plate, I thought it sounded nice :)
Great pics wallers :)
barneyboy
23-03-2007, 22:10
if you were talking about my exhaust its hks cat back no cats bullit down pipe and tubiler manifold , it was 99.5 on the reading:eek:
I almost got to enjoy the day :wack:
My first session was wet and no grip at all, bigtone had a go for the next session and the car was flying. I drove for the next session, on the third lap I noticed lots of smoke :( Pulled off then and parked the car up for the day :annoyed:
We stayed to watch for a bit and left at 3ish. Car drove home ok but still a little smokey. The engine is now out and stripped, number 3 piston has melted :wack:
Massive thanks to Charlie for organising a great day :)
agreed...please pass on my thanks....
had a good day..
thanks to Buffy for the loan of his car :thumbs:
first time I'v driven a 200 in anger for over a 12 month :eek:
and as Buffy has said, when the track dried up the car was flying :nod:
but now it rebuild time :(
project number 2 :thumbs:
Pete C nice to catch up with you...
and as for the help your welcome anytime :nod:
obsessed
24-03-2007, 09:46
well done charlie a great day:thumbs: .car was great all day,brakes got over cooked but still performed ok.good to meet you richey boy(im the one with the other green 200)i have some video footage but no know how to put it up:o .if anyone wants to put it on here i can send a cd of it to them.
time to start saving again for the next one
I have some video footage but no know how to put it up:o .if anyone wants to put it on here i can send a cd of it to them.
time to start saving again for the next one
How big are the videos?
Do you have Broadband?
You could use YouTube or http://video.google.com/ sign up then upload them there. (Google is better imo)
Otherwise I would be happy to do it for you.
I had an excellent day, good to meeet a few orf you and a bit :thumbs: to the organisers.
I too, wasn't that impressed with the track etiquette (it was my first ever track experience! ) from a certain few of the '5 boys :indiff:
Wallers, those photos are ace - mine are, as usual, crap - i'll try to put up some of the less dire ones later!
Buffy/bigtone - major bummer, hope it's nowt too serious :(
And taht Evo trhing - not sure who to beleive, but i have my theories. It was horrible to look at the car destruction though- a cobra, an evo, and a lovely R32 :(
Where Paul and i were standing we heard laughter from some little fcukwit as it happened - i seriously could have lamped the fcuker :indiff:
To all those involved - hope the damage is superficial guys :(
looks like ever one had a good thats not a real cobra its a plastic imitation
obsessed
24-03-2007, 11:32
Otherwise I would be happy to do it for you.[/QUOTE]
thanks OFI il try sorting it myself but if i fail i will get back to you:thumbs:
fingers and brain not together ! looks like everyone had a good time.
Richy_Boy
24-03-2007, 12:58
Hey obsessed, good to meet you too :nod: I've just been compliling a short clip from my camera which I'll try and upload to Google today and post the link.
Right at the end of the clip there's a quality brown pants moment where I seem to have either hit oil of found the limits of Goodyear F1's... the front grip just went and I have 'the mother of all understeer'. :wack:
Was well impressed by the guy in the BMW 328 :nod: It looked standard ish, yet it went like stink! I was only running 0.8bar, but it was leaving me for dead on the straights and bends :eek: (sign of a good driver I guess!)
Anyway, nice chatting to all that I did.. I'm crap with names, so you know who you are :wack: :D I'll post the video ASAP :thumbs:
Ok, online now :D http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-3087325992705665936
Oh and my exhaust is Apex 3" front pipe > silencer-decat > Blueflame twin tailpipe
Rich
Yea Richy_Boy your brakes sound knackered lol, tyres do get a bit screechy!
What was the evil laugh at around 3 minutes? O_O
Looks like you guys had a good time, a pity to see the damaged cars tho, regardless of fault :(
If that Audi is the one I'm thinking of it's a lead runner in CC's Saloon Car championship, and is stupidly fast at full race pace... anyone manage to get a stopwatch on it??
so you can see the updates on buffy's car :
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=278142
ooops :wack:
Richy_Boy
24-03-2007, 16:11
What was the evil laugh at around 3 minutes? O_O
That is my parnter Claire... she is evil :nod:
Rich
Looks like you guys had a good time, a pity to see the damaged cars tho, regardless of fault :(
If that Audi is the one I'm thinking of it's a lead runner in CC's Saloon Car championship, and is stupidly fast at full race pace... anyone manage to get a stopwatch on it??
That's waht someone else told me as well - it was absolutely mental, you could hear the lag though! :D
It sounded absolutely awesome - if that wasn't it at full race pace, then faaaaaaaark!
That's waht someone else told me as well - it was absolutely mental, you could hear the lag though! :D
It sounded absolutely awesome - if that wasn't it at full race pace, then faaaaaaaark!
well I doubt he was hanging around and must have been using it as a test day so you need to push to get useable data; but fighting for position with the few cars in the CC saloons that can keep with it is a pretty damn impressive spectacle!
Did you get a look under the bonnet? it's so nicely prepared that even stood in the padock you get a feeling for a hell of a lot of performance waiting to be unleashed :D
Over the summer when I'm home I'll be able to get to Combe again and drool over the audi and the Special GTs as well... I wanted to get to this trackday to meet a few of you guys, but couldn't really afford the time away from uni in Herts :(
From the Dynawotsit site:
2005 Dialynx builds new Audi A4 for circuit racing in BRSCC Castle Combe Saloon Championship
For 2005 Dialynx has built a new racer based on a 1.8 Turbo Audi A4 4 wheel drive saloon, entered in the Castle Coombe BRSCC Castle Combe Saloon Championship. The series format is a semi-roadgoing one, requiring road-legal tyres, standard gearbox and original engine block, although items such as the engine management and turbo can be changed. The racer is fitted with Motec M800 engine management and a modified turbo so that the car is now producing in excess of 350 bhp.
Looked like more than 350bhp to me but then i'm not a rolling road... or has it been improved since?
I tried several times to get a photo of its flames but failed everytime :P
Richy_Boy
24-03-2007, 18:19
Looked like a lot more like 350bhp... it completely hammered the other 'serious' cars out there :nod:
Looked like a lot more like 350bhp... it completely hammered the other 'serious' cars out there :nod:
well I think it weighs about as much as a flip-flop from looking at the shell prep and engine bay, so that will make a lot of difference; if they've got the weight down to about 1000kgs a 200sx would need 430bhp to have the same power to weight, and no disrespect but I think that guy probably knows the track and is a bit of a handier driver than any of the guys from :sxoc: who attended this day, no matter what we like to think of our own driving skills!
Richy_Boy
24-03-2007, 18:27
Yeah, you're right.. there wasn't much fat on the car although with the 4WD system I don't know how much it would weight. By other cars I wasn't referring to the SXOC boys (or the MX5 :D ) more the other 'prepped' test cars.
Yeah, you're right.. there wasn't much fat on the car although with the 4WD system I don't know how much it would weight. By other cars I wasn't referring to the SXOC boys (or the MX5 :D ) more the other 'prepped' test cars.ah right, I see... I'm not surprised to be honest as it leaves most of the field for dead on race days, so on a trackday it'll be even further ahead B)
As for the weight I'd forgotten it was 4wd, although now you mention it the way that thing grips out of quarry (my usual viewing point) is pretty unbelievable! :D
any more footage from you guys? I've watched Rich's video, but I'll never grow tired of my home circuit :thumbs:
Rotaxmax125
24-03-2007, 19:46
Right at the end of the clip there's a quality brown pants moment where I seem to have either hit oil of found the limits of Goodyear F1's... the front grip just went and I have 'the mother of all understeer'. :wack:
The understeer at the end was caused by the water the yellow MX5 droped on the track.
I did something very similar to you in my MX5, saw the 911 on the grass thought why is he there turned in and had a whole load of oversteer which saw fun if a bit thought provoking
obsessed
24-03-2007, 20:07
hey richy boy thats me in the end of your video (the drive by bit)
il have a go at getting my vid up tomorrow
Richy_Boy
24-03-2007, 20:10
hey richy boy thats me in the end of your video (the drive by bit)
il have a go at getting my vid up tomorrow
Are you sure? If you pause it in the right place you can see my "www.sxoc.com" sticker at the bottom lip...? (and GTR rims)
The water thing: Ahh, that'll explain it then! I did wonder why it didn't happen on the following laps :D
Rich
Hi Guy,
It was good to meet you on Friday especially Obsessed, do you have any money lest after finally melting the plastic on the photos at the end?
This was mine, A3, lovely :)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b294/NickJD/DSC01412.jpg
Thanks again Charlie.
obsessed
25-03-2007, 11:17
[QUOTE=Richy_Boy;3148261]Are you sure? If you pause it in the right place you can see my "www.sxoc.com" sticker at the bottom lip...? (and GTR rims)
oops look at me looking for my 10 secs of fame.so proberly not me then:o
Hi nickD,yes the old card took quite a beating that day but you have to do it now and then.and I must say again nick nice driving:thumbs:
Rotaxmax125
25-03-2007, 16:42
I was sad enough to buy a photo too. Shows off my chav visor nicely
I have more, but I'm sleepy and off to bed! heh
*ahem* ;)
*ahem* ;)
Yaaaaaaaaawwwwnnnn ah that was a good sleep, I guess I'll get on with it ;)
Right, I've uploaded 33 pictures enjoy :)
http://www.fujisawapower.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=22
ckdbrisk
25-03-2007, 23:25
Just wanna say, ace time was had!
Don't think I met too many SXOC chaps (my natural shyness, obviously) but the presence was certainly felt!
And big TAA to JonBoy, who did the difficult stuff of rounding you guys up in the first place so we could enjoy the cheaper rate.
When I try another one, I'll post it up as soon as!
Thanks again to all of you!
http://www.fujisawapower.com/gallery/albums/motorsport/CCTD/all/normal_IMG_1377.jpg
Who's was that? looks nice :) and I don't remember seeing it :(
Which reminds me, anyone know who the guy was filming from the pitlane, he had short dark hair and glasses in his 20's with a small digital camcorder, it looked as though he got alot of footage at least whilst I was there. Be good to track him down and get a look ;)
Oh and again, nice photos Wallers :) They look better than most of the ones I saw that were being sold there.. which were also a tad expensive imo.
That's Damson Devil.
I thought about buying a photo, but then I saw the prices :( It's a shame no one took pictures of me, apart from the offical guy, Photobox have a sale on at the moment, all poster prints up to 30x20 are £6.99 :nod:
I thought about buying a photo, but then I saw the prices :( It's a shame no one took pictures of me, apart from the offical guy, Photobox have a sale on at the moment, all poster prints up to 30x20 are £6.99 :nod:
Sorry mate, I'd have been there if I wasn't in the Alps :nod:
Thanks Wallers, new wallpaper :D
awesome photos as always Paul,
However, look at that chassis twist on that:
http://www.fujisawapower.com/gallery/albums/motorsport/CCTD/all/normal_IMG_1362.jpg
:eek:
Sorry mate, I'd have been there if I wasn't in the Alps :nod:
I'll let you off :) I could of had an infocus one instead of a slightly OOF series of pictures ;)
awesome photos as always Paul,
However, look at that chassis twist on that:
http://www.fujisawapower.com/gallery/albums/motorsport/CCTD/all/normal_IMG_1362.jpg
:eek:
Eh? Which one, front or back? I do love how the light doesn't flow the same on the huge plastic bumpers on a 5. It makes them look scrapyard shonky!
Front one - is it just me then?! looks like the front is twisting and the back staying quite level - might just be my monday eyes :wack:
Hi, that's me :)
I don't think that it's twisting too badly, the rear's compressed a fair bit too :)
Here's a similar pic from a different angle, and a little later in the corner, and it looks loads better. :)
http://giryan.me.uk/gallery/d/10133-2/cctd270307+139.jpg
(a few more here: http://giryan.me.uk/gallery/v/Mx5s/CastleCoombe07/ )
But in general yeah the 5 does suffer because it's a soft top. :(
I was in group 4, the mostly non-MX5 group, and had a really great day :D
Highlights included overtaking the white 200SX ;) and nearly overtaking the DB2 :D the session ended about a lap too early otherwise I could have passed it.
I found that the group 4 was really nice to be in, the green SX was v. quick, great car :) and we all seemed to spread out quite quickly which was cool, as that way I got a bit more space, which was good as it was my first trackday. :)
(I hope I got out of the way of the quicker folks soon enough :) )
I had a couple passenger rides in group2, and was supprised at quite how bad that white 5 with all the decals was, he was overtaking people on loads of corners. :( (I don't think that he was one of our lot :) )
The understeer at the end was caused by the water the yellow MX5 droped on the track.
I did something very similar to you in my MX5, saw the 911 on the grass thought why is he there turned in and had a whole load of oversteer which saw fun if a bit thought provoking
Yeah :O
I was beginning to get the hang of quite how quickly I could actually go round tower, when I came down into the braking zone there, and had both fronts lock up, eased off, turned in, and it was really rather hairy as I was deciding I really really didn't want to loose it, as the only safe place there was to loose it into was full of Porsche!
That's Damson Devil.
I thought about buying a photo, but then I saw the prices :( It's a shame no one took pictures of me, apart from the offical guy, Photobox have a sale on at the moment, all poster prints up to 30x20 are £6.99 :nod:
It was £5/photo to get them on CD, min 4 photos, which I didn't think was bad compared to the price of the prints.
(That's where the photo up there ^^^ is from)
Richy_Boy
26-03-2007, 15:06
I found that the group 4 was really nice to be in, the green SX was v. quick, great car :) and we all seemed to spread out quite quickly which was cool, as that way I got a bit more space, which was good as it was my first trackday. :)
I completely agree with everything you have said :D ;) After the first session I finally got a long standing oversteering problem ironed out and I was loving every lap. Even my Mrs enjoyed looning it around, alas my brakes didn't... :ghey:
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=43902&d=1174917938
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=43903&d=1174924333
But you're right, group 4 was great and once spread out you had both the thrill of pushing your car to the limits and overtaking a few people en-route too :nod: I think the etiquette in our group was far better from hearing peoples comments?
edit: erm, people aren't hot linking to Wallers host are they? there appears to be a database limit, which will get swallowed up very quickly if pictures are hot-linked :cry:
Rich
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